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The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is a fantastic place for families! There's lots to do for all ages, and there's plenty which can be done together; plenty to excite and thrill, plenty to entertain and enjoy, and most importantly for many families, plenty of opportunity to reconnect with each other, and to enjoy the calm that being in nature can bring.

Whilst a simple forest or riverside walk is the perfect start to any trip to the area, the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley is also home to many attractions and activities that can take getting back to nature to another level. From ancient castles to steam train rides, and canoeing to cave exploring, we have an abundance of excitement waiting for children of all ages, even those tweens and teens who are a little bit...Read More

Lose yourself in a different world at magical Puzzlewood, or find the surprise at the centre of Elton's Giant Maze. Get on the right track aboard a Perrygrove Railway train, or visit the Dean Forest Railway for a steam train ride through the Forest of Dean. Step back in time and learn about the history of the area at the Dean Heritage Centre. Get out on the water with canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding, or fly through the trees on a high ropes experience! Get up close with birds of prey, hire bikes and head out along our miles of off-road tracks, book an archery class, or try rock climbing. Looking for something more leisurely? Sit back and relax with a river cruise along the Wye; keep an eye out for jumping trout, kingfishers, otters, and swans as you sit back, relax, and let the towering, limestone gorge scenery drift by.

Here in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, there is so much for families to see and do that you just might want to stay a little longer to fit more in!

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Pan Tod Beacon

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Ruardean Hill, Gloucestershire, GL17 9AW

Ruardean Hill

The highest point in the Forest of Dean at 290m high with a beacon and a memorial to miners killed in the local collieries. The beacon was built in 2002 and is lit to commemorate important occasions. This was followed by the statue of a crouching miner installed in 2008 and the memorial in 2017. Together they represent a striking feature on the hill.
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Ultimate Family Cycling Adventure Experience - Full Day

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Wye-Bikes, Bells Hotel & Country Club, Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BE

Telephone
07856 597044

info@wye-bikes.co.uk

Lords Hill, Coleford

We challenge you to not smile on an a E-Bike ride! Not only do you get to explore more of the beautiful Forest of Dean & Wye Valley, you don’t have to worry about climbing off your bike and pushing it uphill when the going gets tough.
Price: £93 Per Adult (minimum of 2) Including 2 Junior Frog Bikes
Length of experience: 6 hours.
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Forest Bathing Experience in the Forest of Dean

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Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill, Soudley, Gloucestershire, GL14 2UB

Telephone
07774 695589

carina@forestbathe.co.uk

Soudley

Guided Forest Bathing with Carina, a licensed, certified guide (ANFT), in a peaceful forest, with slow walking and sensory invitations. Shinrin-yoku (or forest bathing) means ‘bathing’ all the senses, whilst walking slowly in the forest. Invest in your own health and wellbeing, connect with nature by learning to practise Shinrin-yoku and experience the restorative power of the forest.
Price: £25 per person
Length of experience: 4 hours
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Nature in Art - Museum and Gallery

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Wallsworth Hall, Sandhurst Lane, Twigworth, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PA

Telephone
01452 731422

enquiries@natureinart.org.uk

Twigworth

Nature in art is unique - it is the world’s only museum dedicated to art inspired by nature. Displays embrace two and three-dimensional work in all mediums and styles, spanning 1500 years, 60 countries and over 600 artists.
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Hire a Chef Experience

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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD

Telephone
01452 831719

info@hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk

Longhope

Let us bring the restaurant to you! Dining in is the new going out. Our Hire a Chef service is perfect for dining if you are staying in self-catering, your own home or visiting elsewhere in the Forest of Dean. From a romantic meal for 2 to a full blown party celebration. We have catered for birthday celebrations, anniversary, friends get together, engagements, wedding and more.
Price: Available on request
Length of experience: Flexible to your requirements
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Lancaut and Wintour's Leap

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Woodcroft, Chepstow, Gloucestershire, NP16 7JB

Chepstow

Surrounded by cliffs, with views over the River Wye this is a truly magnificent spot. From Wintour's Leap take in a horseshoe bend of the Wye, walk down the cliffs to the historic village of Lancaut, through the Nature Reserve and back up the other side.
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Cheese Chutney and Bread Cookery Experience

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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD

Telephone
01452 831719

info@hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk

Longhope

Making your own Ploughman's has never been so easy! The class will be a combination of demo and hands on in groups. Recipes and tastings available.
Price: £60 per person
Length of experience: 3 hours
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Afternoon Tea Experience at Harts Barn Cookery School

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Harts Barn Cookery School, Monmouth Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0QD

Telephone
01452 831719

info@hartsbarncookeryschool.co.uk

Longhope

Once you have made the elements of the Afternoon Tea and presented them on our vintage china, you will then sit down in our Apple Barn dining room and enjoy them with a tea of your choice. This is a cookery experience to enjoy, relax and eat cakes! Suitable for beginners, those wanting to increase their pastry skills or just wanting to have fun!
Price: £60 per person
Length of experience: 3 hours
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Dick Whittington Park

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Little London, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0PH

Telephone
01452 831631

info@dickwhittingtonpark.co.uk

Longhope

Rain or Shine, the Dick Whittington Park at Longhope offers a range of family attractions for both adults and children to enjoy.
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New Fancy Viewpoint

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Parkend, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4HR

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Lydney

Formerly the site of the New Fancy coal mine, the old spoil heap now provides spectacular views across the Forest. Great for birdwatching and for woodland walks. Easy access to Mallards Pike and Speech House Woods.
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Cannop Ponds

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Gloucestershire, GL15 4JS

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Picturesque ponds, home to lots of wildlife. Great picnic area and central for walks and cycle paths.
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The Forest Bakehouse

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Church Road, Longhope, Gloucestershire, GL17 0LB

Telephone
01452830435

info@forestbakehouse.co.uk

Longhope

The award-winning Forest Bakehouse is a cooperative bakery based in the village of Longhope, in the beautiful Forest of Dean. Our main focus is creating highly nutritious bread and pastries using locally milled organic flour, free from any unnecessary ingredients or additives.
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Wye-Bikes

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Bells Hotel & Country Club, Lords Hill, Coleford, Gloucestershire, GL16 8BE

Telephone
07856 597044

info@wye-bikes.co.uk

Coleford

We are a brand new cycle hire company located in the hidden gem that is the Forest of Dean. We will provide a range of leading bike brands, including 2021 E-bikes from Cube and the latest children's bikes from Frog. As well as a wide range of bikes for all ages and abilities, we will offer tag-alongs, trailers for younger children and even specific trailers for the family dog!
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Monmouth Canoe & Activity Centre

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Old Dixton Rd, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, NP25 3DP

Telephone
01600 716083

monmouthcanoehire@hotmail.com

Monmouth

Canoe and kayak hire on the River Wye. Families and large groups welcomed including the dog. Qualified instruction available.
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Soudley Ponds

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Sutton Road, Cinderford, Gloucestershire, GL14 2TU

Cinderford

A haven for wildlife and the surrounding paths are suitable for the less able and wheelchair users
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Hot Pot Pottery

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Hot Pot Pottery, Eastbach Farmhouse, Eastbach (Near English Bicknor), Gloucestershire, GL16 7EU

Telephone
01594 837943

info@hotpotpottery.co.uk

Eastbach (Near English Bicknor),

A cosy country pottery offering a wide range of pottery activities, workshops, classes and experiences for all ages, levels of ability & budgets in the Forest of Dean. Here is a taster of what we offer.
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Wenchford

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New Road, Blakeney, Gloucestershire, GL15 4DG

Telephone
0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

Blakeney

A popular picnic site with picnic tables, an easy access path and a paddling area
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Krazy Golf - Lydney

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Old Park, Lydney Park Estate, Lydney, Gloucestershire, GL15 6BU

Telephone
01594 840082

info@krazygolflydney.co.uk

Lydney

15 hole Krazy Golf with a theme based on local attractions, games barn, Footpool, outdoor garden games. On site cafe or bring your own picnic.
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Cyril Hart Arboretum

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Gloucestershire, GL16 7EL

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0300 067 4800

westengland@forestryengland.uk

An arboretum full of unusual and interesting trees in the heart of the Forest of Dean next to the Speech House Hotel.
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The George Community Hub

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High Street, Newnham, Gloucestershire, GL141BS

Telephone
01594 510740

info@thegeorgeatnewnham.co.uk

Newnham

We are friendly and welcoming community hub in the Direst of Dean in the attractive Severnside village of Newnham on Severn. After a fundraising campaign which started in 2018, our historic building was secured by the community in 2021 and has undergone an extensive and sympathetic renovation to provide a mixed-use hub for local people (and visitors) to enjoy.
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